Daily Archives: 23, July 2013

Alpiq announced it divested its shareholding in Romande Energie Holding SA

23-7-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Following a cross-shareholding agreement between Romande Energie Holding SA (hereinafter referred to as REH, securities number: HREN, ISIN: CH0025607331) and Holdigaz SA, REH yesterday exercised the remaining call option to repurchase its own shares. Alpiq will thus … Read the full press release

BT Wi-fi signed 5-year partnership with Young and Co.’s Brewery plc to provide free BT Wi-fi at 140 Young’s and Geronimo Pubs

23-7-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Visitors to Young’s and Geronimo pubs are set to get free wi-fi, following a new five year partnership between Young and Co.’s Brewery plc and BT Wi-fi. The new service will be rolled out to 140 pubs … Read the full press release

New EU lobbying report reveals MEPs code of conduct failing to prevent potential conflicts of interest

23-7-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — The new code of conduct for MEPs is failing to prevent potential conflicts of interest in a number of specific cases, finds a new report released today. The research conducted by Friends of the Earth Europe, Corporate Europe Observatory, … Read the full press release

The BBC and BT Sport announce they signed with The Football Association for the FA Cup rights 2014-18

23-7-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — The BBC and BT Sport have secured a four year shared rights deal that will see both broadcasters become home to The FA Cup from 2014. The Football Association, marking its 150th anniversary this year, confirmed the … Read the full press release

The Basel Committee on Banking Supervision issued consultative document on the Liquidity coverage ratio disclosure standards

23-7-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — The Basel Committee on Banking Supervision has today issued for consultation Liquidity coverage ratio disclosure standards. Following the publication of the LCR standard in January 2013, the Basel Committee indicated its intention to develop associated disclosure standards. Public disclosure improves … Read the full press release

Nordea Q2 2013 Results: strengthened customer relations, flat costs and higher capital

23-7-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — CEO Christian Clausen’s comments on the results: “In the uncertain macroeconomic environment, we continue to deliver on our plan on income initiatives, cost efficiency and improved capital position. In the second quarter, 23,000 new relationship customers were … Read the full press release

Ed. Züblin AG und STRABAG Sportstättenbau GmbH bauen neues Stadion für den VfL Wolfsburg

Wolfsburg, 23-7-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Das VfL-Frauenfußball-Bundesligateam, das als Triple-Sieger 2013 Vereinsgeschichte geschrieben hat, und die U23-Mannschaft des VfL Wolfsburg bekommen eine neue Heimspielstätte, die modernsten Anforderungen gerecht wird. Die Ed. Züblin AG, Bereich Niedersachsen, und die STRABAG Sportstättenbau GmbH, Dortmund, … Read the full press release

La Banque Postale lance une offre d’assurance santé dédiée aux jeunes à l’étranger

Paris, 23-7-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — La Banque Postale complète son offre d’assurance santé avec une offre dédiée aux jeunes partant à l’étranger, pour de courts séjours (stage linguistique, voyage scolaire…) ou pour des séjours longs (échange universitaire, stage, Programme Vacances-Travail, année de … Read the full press release

EnBW Energie Baden-Württemberg AG announced plans to shut conventional power plant units with total output of 668MW in Marbach and Walheim

Timing depends on review of system relevance by transmission system operators in coordination with Federal Network Agency Karlsruhe, 23-7-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Following extensive reviews of the commercial efficiency of its conventional power plant park, EnBW plans to shut down a … Read the full press release

UK CBI Chief Policy Director Katja Hall: EU reform agenda must focus on growth and jobs

23-7-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — The CBI responded to the publication of the first six reports in the Review of the Balance of Competences examining the UK’s relationship with the EU. Katja Hall, CBI Chief Policy Director, said: “Any EU reform agenda … Read the full press release

Rio Tinto’s Mongolian Oyu Tolgoi copper-gold mine made its first shipment of copper concentrate to China

23-7-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Rio Tinto chief executive Sam Walsh said “A new milestone was reached in Mongolia, with the Oyu Tolgoi copper-gold mine making its first shipment of copper concentrate to China. Our iron ore operations continue their impressive performance, … Read the full press release

TeliaSonera AB released its Interim Report for January-June 2013

23-7-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Positive organic sales growth and higher margin Second quarter summary Net sales in local currencies, excluding acquisitions and disposals, increased 0.4 percent. In reported currency, net sales decreased 3.9 percent to SEK 25,274 million (26,294). The addressable … Read the full press release

Netherlands largest insurance company Achmea and National Federation of Christian Trade Unions to cooperate on personal legal assistance services and non-life insurance

Zeist, 23-7-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — The CNV (National Federation of Christian Trade Unions in the Netherlands) and Achmea, the largest insurance company of the Netherlands, recently signed a declaration of intent to cooperate on providing personal legal assistance services and … Read the full press release

TÜV Rheinland AG subsidiary in Hungary TÜV Rheinland Intercert Kft. acquired 100% of Minell Quality Control and Services Ltd

23-7-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — TÜV Rheinland Intercert Kft., a subsidiary of TÜV Rheinland AG in Hungary, has acquired 100 percent of Minell Quality Control and Services Ltd. The company provides services in the area of non-destructive testing for industrial clients particularly … Read the full press release

HDI Versicherung AG: Internationale Anerkennung für HDI Geschäftsbericht

23-7-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Dass HDI nicht nur bei Versicherungsangeboten für ausgezeichnete Leistung steht, zeigt die Verleihung der internationalen LACP Vision Awards. Bereits zum vierten Mal wurde der HDI Geschäftsbericht bei dieser renommierten Veranstaltung ausgezeichnet. Über 6.000 Einreichungen aus mehr als … Read the full press release

Timor Telecom and PT Foundation support with laptops the Portuguese School in East Timor

23-7-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — With the supply of computers, Timor Telecom, in partnership with the PT Foundation, supports the creation of a new subject, “Information and Communication Technologies”, at the Portuguese School in East Timor. Timor Telecom (TT), with the support … Read the full press release

Telenor Group reported NOK 25.7 billion of revenues in Q2 2013, growth of 2%

23-7-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — In the second quarter of 2013, Telenor Group reported revenues of NOK 25.7 billion, representing an organic revenue growth of 2%. EBITDA before other items was NOK 8.86 billion, EBITDA margin was 34%, and operating cash flow … Read the full press release

Vivendi, Etisalat into exclusive negotiations for the sale of Vivendi ‘s 53% shareholding in Maroc Telecom

23-7-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — Vivendi has entered into exclusive negotiations with Etisalat to finalize an agreement for the sale of its 53% shareholding in Maroc Telecom. Etisalat’s offer values the controlling stake at 92.6 Moroccan dirhams per share. The sale proceeds … Read the full press release

New UK online portal for brokers to access credit insurance documents, in-depth reports and economic data launched by Euler Hermes

23-7-2013 — /EuropaWire/ — A new UK online portal that allows brokers immediate access to credit insurance documents, in-depth reports, economic data and essential news on forthcoming events has been launched by Euler Hermes. the global leader in trade credit insurance. … Read the full press release